HOUSTON — Pipes break during wintry weather because the water freezes and expands inside them, similar to what happens when you put a bottle of water or a can of soda in the freezer. Frozen ...

While there are many methods to prevent water pipes from freezing initially, there are a few key steps to take once they have already frozen. The biggest concern when dealing with frozen pipes is ...

If you turn on a faucet and no water comes out, or only a trickle, it could indicate a frozen pipe. Discolored water: If you do get water, but it's discolored (brown, reddish, or cloudy), it could ...

Learn obvious signs to look for—and what you need to do immediately—if you think your pipes are freezing. When the cold temperature drops below freezing, your home’s plumbing becomes vulnerable.

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - With these expected cold temperatures coming to our area, it could lead to pipes freezing, but there are some steps you can take to prevent a wet mess and money pit in your home.

Leaving a faucet open during freezing weather can help prevent your pipes from freezing and bursting, which can lead to expensive home damage. But do you know how many faucets to keep running at ...

Haight said his department sees "a lot of fires" started when people try to use open flame to thaw frozen pipes. Instead, Haight suggests the following steps to prevent your pipes from freezing ...

A local expert is sharing tips for homeowners to prepare for this bitter cold, especially when it comes to keeping your pipes from freezing. Tom Wojciechowski, owner of Wojo's Heating and Air ...

For weeks now, we've talked at length about cold weather safety and you've probably heard us mention the 4 P's (people, pets, plants, and pipes). Those are four of the main things to remember to ...

And broken pipes and damaged homes are the last thing anyone wants to deal with on top of the frigid weather. Cold weather can cause pipes to freeze and then burst, so learning how to protect your ...

AND YOU REALLY WANT TO START WITH THOSE PIPES, ESPECIALLY IF YOU LIVE IN A RAISED HOME. YOU WANT TO MAKE SURE YOUR PROPERTY IS PROTECTED. UNDERNEATH, YOU CAN TAKE A FOAMING TUBE WITH SPLITS AND ...

However, if you find yourself in a bind, we talked to an expert about some simple cold-weather hacks you can use to protect your pipes from freezing temperatures. The items we're about to use are ...